Senior Analyst

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a Senior Analyst for its corporate accounting team in New York. The role centers on leading the month-end close, conducting financial analysis, and supporting accounting operations across domestic and international entities.

You will partner with finance and business stakeholders to review results, implement accounting controls, and drive process improvements, including automation initiatives using SAP and advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account analysis, and controls.
• Proven analytical mindset with experience reviewing large data sets and supporting decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and analysis of results.
• Review P&L activity with stakeholders, analyze variances, and ensure proper application of policies.
• Drive process improvements for close optimization, reconciliations, and reporting consistency.
• Support international entity reviews and collaborate with global accounting teams on compliance and automation projects.

Skills

Advanced Excel

US GAAP

Analytical mindset

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Job description

Company Summary

A leading fin-tech is seeking a Senior Analyst to join its corporate accounting team. This individual will play a key role in managing the month-end close process, performing financial analysis, and supporting accounting operations across domestic and international entities. Working closely with finance, accounting, and international business partners, the Senior accountant will contribute to financial reporting accuracy, process improvement initiatives, operational efficiencies, and the ongoing modernization of accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead core month-end close activities, including preparation and posting of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analysis of financial results
• Partner with finance and business stakeholders to review P&L activity, analyze variances, and ensure accurate application of accounting policies across key transactions
• Drive process improvement initiatives focused on close optimization, reconciliation efficiency, reporting consistency, and implementation of new accounting technologies
• Support international entity reviews, collaborate with global accounting teams on compliance matters, and contribute to standardization, automation, and other strategic accounting projects

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong exposure to month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; CPA preferred with advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP platforms such as SAP is a plus
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account analysis, and accounting controls, with the ability to identify process improvements and communicate effectively across departments
• Proven analytical mindset with experience reviewing large data sets, supporting operational decision-making